8 Interesting Facts About Venice

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1. Venice is actually made with 118 islands!

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2. The Italian word ‘ciao’ originated in Venice.

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3. The Grand Canal in Venice is two and a half miles long.

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4. It is home of the famous traveller Marco Polo.

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5. Additionally, it was home to the world's first public casino.

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6. The church towers in Venice helped sailors navigate their route along the canals.

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7. The Venice Carnival first started in the 12th century.

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8. Guess who was the first patron saint of Venice — St. Theodore

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Have you ever visited Venice?

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